Indonesian authorities warn of possible tsunami
Courtesy Internet
Published at: 01/04/2026 09:53 PM
Indonesian seismology authorities announced the possibility of a tsunami following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake off the coast of that country.
The Euro-Mediterranean Seismological
Center reported that the epicenter of the
earthquake was located 163 km east of the city of Manado (North Sulawesi province), where 451,000 people
live. The hypocenter
was located at a depth of 35 km. Meanwhile, the United States Geological Survey estimated the magnitude
of the earthquake at 7.8, while Indonesian
seismologists estimated it at 7.6.
The
National Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a tsunami warning.
So far, no information has been
received about victims or damage, according to the international press.
Mazo News Team